Facts About Adamawa State Population (2025)

The current population projection for Adamawa State in 2025 is approximately 5.2 million people. This represents a growth of about 6% from the estimated population of 4.9 million in 2022. However, the state has been experiencing a steady increase in population due to factors such as natural growth.

How Has Adamawa State’s Population Changed Over The Years?

Abia State’s population has grown steadily over the years, looking back at the numbers, we can see how the population has changed over time. During the first census conducted in 1991 after the state’s creation, the population was recorded at 2,102,053.

Fifteen years later, in the 2006 census, the population had increased significantly to 3,178,950. This was a rise of about 51% compared to the 1991 figures.

The 2006 census also provided some detailed insights into the gender distribution of the population. It showed that there were approximately 1,606,101 males and 1,561,978 females.

By 2016, projections estimated that the population had grown to around 4.25 million. This represented a growth of about 34% since the 2006 census. However, the increase during this period was likely influenced by ongoing urban development and migration into the state.

Further projections in 2022 suggested that Abia State’s population had risen to about 4,902,100. Now, looking at 2025, the current estimates indicate that the population is expected to reach approximately 5.2 million. This means the state’s population will have grown by around 6% since 2022.

Adamawa State Population By Local Government

Here is the projected population for Adamawa State’s Local Government Areas (LGAs) in 2025:

No	Local Government Area	Population Porjection (2025)
1	Demsa	293,175
2	Fufore	344,800
3	Ganye	280,300
4	Girei	213,500
5	Gombi	243,300
6	Guyuk	290,800
7	Hong	279,400
8	Jada	277,300
9	Lamurde	183,800
10	Madagali	222,500
11	Maiha	181,500
12	Mayo-Belwa	251,300
13	Michika	255,300
14	Mubi North	244,800
15	Mubi South	213,500
16	Numan	150,300
17	Shelleng	244,300
18	Song	321,800
19	Toungo	85,800
20	Yola North	328,700
21	Yola South	323,500

The Demographics Of Adamawa State In 2025

Age Distribution

Age Group	Percentage	Estimate Population
0-14 years	45%	2,340,000
15-64 years	50%	2,600,000
65 years & older	5%	260,000

Gender Distribution

Gender	Percentage	Population Estimate
Female	51%	2,652,000
Male	49%	2,548,000

Ethnic Composition

Ethnic Group	Major Groups in the State
Fulani	Predominant ethnic groups in both rural and urban areas.
Bachama/Bata (Bwatiye)	Found mainly in Numan and Lamurde LGAs.
Huba (Kilba)	Primarily in Hong LGA.
Longuda	Found in Guyuk and Shelleng LGAs.
Margi	Predominantly in Madagali and Michika LGAs.
Higgi	Found in Michika and Mubi areas.
Hausa	Scattered across the state, especially in urban centers.
Mumuye	Found in Mayo-Belwa and Jada LGAs.
Bura	Found in Gombi and Song LGAs.

Religious Composition

Religion	Percentage
Sunni Muslims	50%
Christians	40%

Urban And Rural Population

Area	Percentage	Population Estimate
Urban	26%	1,352,000
Rural	74%	3,848,000

Socioeconomic Factors

Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and Returnees:

Category	Estimated Number	Percentage of Total Population (%)
IDPs	218,555	~4.2%
Returnees	858,420	~16.3%

Employment Sectors

Sector	Percentage	Estimated Workforce
Agriculture	70%	3,640,000
Trade/Commerce	15%	780,000
Public Sector/Services	10%	520,000
Construction	3%	156,000
Manufacturing/Industry	1.5%	78,000
Tourism	0.5%	26,000